Former NBA forward-center Glen Davis leaves prison after 17 months
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Former Celtics, Magic and Clippers big man Glen Davis was released from federal prison on Thursday after serving 17 months of a 40-month sentence for his role in a scheme that defrauded the NBA’s health and welfare benefit plan, according to The Athletic.
Davis, 40, was one of 18 former players charged in 2021 with submitting false claims for dental and medical procedures that never happened. Convicted in 2024, he was also ordered to repay $80,000. He will now transition to a halfway house, where he must complete financial management classes and undergo drug treatment. The halfway house stay is scheduled to end on July 9, after which he will begin three years of supervised release.
“He’s ready to become a productive member of society again,” attorney Brendan White told The Athletic, noting that Davis completed several programs while incarcerated.
EuroLeague standout eyes NBA opportunity
French guard Sylvain Francisco, enjoying a career-best campaign with Zalgiris Kaunas, plans to pursue an NBA contract this summer, Eurohoops reports. The 28-year-old carries a modest buyout clause and is averaging 17.0 points, 6.4 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 26.8 minutes through 31 EuroLeague games, shooting .460 from the field, .410 from three and .791 at the line.
Padres ownership race trims to four groups
The field of bidders for Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres has been cut from five to four, The San Diego Union-Tribune and The Athletic report. Final bids are expected in early- to mid-April. It remains unclear whether the group led by Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob, previously linked to the process, advanced to the final round.
Magic Johnson explores Las Vegas expansion
Hall of Famer Magic Johnson met last month with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and local officials to discuss a potential arena-resort project on the Las Vegas Strip and possible participation in an NBA expansion franchise, the Las Vegas Review-Journal writes. The league is widely expected to weigh expansion soon, with Las Vegas and Seattle considered leading candidates.
Source: Hoops Rumors
